{"id":7137,"date":"2023-11-10T16:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/?p=7137"},"modified":"2024-10-24T22:23:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T22:23:01","slug":"factsphere-exposing-disinformation-for-public-awareness-in-the-black-sea-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/factsphere-exposing-disinformation-for-public-awareness-in-the-black-sea-region\/","title":{"rendered":"FactSphere &#8211; Exposing Disinformation for Public Awareness in the Black Sea Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7146\" src=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2023\/11\/22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2023\/11\/22.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2023\/11\/22-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2023\/11\/22-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2023\/11\/22-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2023\/11\/22-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This initiative, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, aims to extend the methodologies and approaches developed to a regional level, integrating experts from Moldova and Ukraine into comparative monitoring briefs focusing on the most sensitive regional narratives: erosion of support for Ukraine, anti-NATO\/US content, and anti-EU content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Enhanced Regional Monitoring: Incorporate experts from Moldova and Ukraine to create comprehensive monitoring reports addressing disinformation narratives.<br \/>\n2. Information Campaigns: Develop campaigns targeted at the general public and specialized reports for Romanian and Moldovan politicians.<br \/>\n3. Continued Collaboration: Maintain and expand partnerships with the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moldovan Representation to the EU, and Romanian Representation to the EU.<br \/>\n4. Organized Events: Host a joint event in Brussels to discuss regional challenges, based on EFOR research and in collaboration with partners.<br \/>\n5. Expert Exchange: Foster collaboration and experience exchange between Romanian, Moldovan, and Ukrainian leaders and activists.<br \/>\n6. Workshops and Conferences: Organize national conferences and workshops for journalists, political leaders, and activists to enhance their understanding of political communication and pre-bunking techniques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Key Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Disinformation Monitoring: Focus on internal disinformation within Romania, regional disinformation narratives, and leveraging the expertise of WatchDog Moldova.<br \/>\n&#8211; Political Engagement: Briefings and events for Romanian and Moldovan politicians, regular updates, and targeted information campaigns.<br \/>\n&#8211; Public Awareness: Online campaigns to expose manipulation techniques and key findings, leveraging social influencers and partnerships with initiatives like Politica la Minut.<br \/>\n&#8211; Youth Engagement: Tailored anti-disinformation trainings for vulnerable communities and adapting communication strategies to resonate with Generation Z.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Target Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Civil Society Organizations: Engaging NGOs in Romania, Brussels, and Moldova through surveys, event invitations, online broadcasts, press releases, and policy briefs.<br \/>\n2. Policy Makers: Briefings and events for Romanian and Moldovan politicians, enhancing their understanding and response to disinformation.<br \/>\n3. General Public: Video campaigns, infographics, and media content to raise awareness and combat disinformation.<br \/>\n4. Youth: Media literacy training, historical debunking, and engaging youth through popular online movements and influencers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/files\/2024\/06\/ENG-VERSION-Political-Report-Romania-2023.pdf\">Report &#8211; ONLINE NARRATIVES JANUARY &#8211; NOVEMBER 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/primaria-capitalei-piedone\/\">Report &#8211; Bucharest Disinformation Campaign &#8211; Part 1\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/de-unde-a-aparut-cristian-popescu-piedone-in-sondajele-pentru-primaria-capitalei\/\">Report &#8211; Bucharest Disinformation Campaign &#8211; Part 2\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/kremlins-wars-in-the-gray-zone-and-beyond\/\">Conference &#8211; Kremlin\u2019s Wars in the Gray Zone and Beyond<\/a><br \/>\nConversation with Dr. Anton Shekhovtsov, Ukrainian disinformation expert at the Romanian Diplomatic Institute<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expertforum.ro\/en\/efor-workshop-ministry-of-interior\/\">EFOR workshop on disinformation with the staff of the Ministry of Interior<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This initiative, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, aims to extend the methodologies and approaches developed to a regional level, integrating experts from Moldova and Ukraine into comparative monitoring briefs focusing on the most sensitive regional narratives: erosion of support for Ukraine, anti-NATO\/US content, and anti-EU content. 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